A quick summary of forthcoming events around the parish and benefice
Messy Church – 16th November 10.30 – noon
At St Germans Methodist Chapel
Christmas Market – Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November – St Germans Priory Church.
Thursday 21st November 6.30 to 9.00 pm – opening by Lady Bianca Eliot with mince pies and mulled wine
Friday 22nd November 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 23rd November 10.00am to 4.00pm – featuring craft activities for children
A great opportunity to buy those Christmas goodies from a lovely range of craft stalls. This year the RSPB has a stall for all three days!
Benefice wide service – St Nicolas’ Church Downderry – Sunday 24th November at 11.00
We once again welcome Archdeacon Audrey on her ‘Visit In Parish’. This will be the only service in the benefice that Sunday.
WE EXTEND A SPECIAL WELCOME to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable or dirt poor.
We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers.
We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woken up or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you are more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit mums, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you are having problems, are down in the dumps or don’t like ‘organised religion’. (We’re not too keen on it either!)
We offer a welcome to those who think that the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to church.
Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:
In the Parish: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01503 230726 (vicarage number, messages will be forwarded)
In the Diocese: Sarah Acraman Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, 01872 274351
Out of Hours for after 5pm and weekends: 01208 251300
In an emergency situation:
Local Authority Children’s Social Care: 0300 123 1116
Local Authority Adult’s Social Care: 0300 1234131
Parish Priest: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker – main point of contact for all matters
Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
Readers/Licensed Lay Ministers: Richard Laugharne, Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters
For weddings, baptisms, funerals and church services: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Children’s work: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, Evelyn Reed, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Messy Church: Evelyn Reed
For buildings and general parish enquiries: the Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
For Safeguarding: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Pastoral Visitors Team: Pat Paxton
Parish Giving Scheme: David Watters
Finances: the Treasurer, Fiona Liddicoat
Electoral Roll: Brenda Daw
Enquiries about individual churches:
Downderry: Andrew Pidgen
Hessenford: Fran Moore
St Germans: Richard Laugharne
Tideford: Sue Merrick
Deanery Synod Reps: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters and Bill Woods
PCC Members for April 2019
Sue Booth, Fiona Bristow, Yvonne Byles, Dawn Couling, Jenny Daniel, Sue Merrick, Fran Moore, Hugh Parker, Andrew Pidgen, Tim Pullin, Evelyn Reed, Rosemary Stevenson
Hire and other info on St Germans Priory Church for events:
The St Germans Priory Trust: www.stgermanspriory.info
Hire of the Church Hall in Hessenford: http://www.4clubs.biz/timeslot/hessenford2/
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot – no I am not advocating what we should do with the government at the moment – but today’s problems do help to put history into perspective!
Hopefully nowadays we remember November more as the month for remembering those who have died in wars and conflict around the world, and there are many opportunities to gather around the churches and war memorials and to stand and honour those who have died:
Sunday 10th November 10.45 at Tideford British Legion, 10.45 at St Mary’s Sheviock, 10.45 at the war memorial St Germans.
Monday 11th November 10.50am at the war memorial in both Hessenford and Downderry.
There is also a service of All Souls on November 3rd at Tideford at 5.00pm where we can remember on a more personal level those we have loved and lost. Family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, those near and far, those known to us for years, or those who have made a brief appearance in our lives but have been significant. This is a simple service where you have an opportunity to light a candle in their memory and have their names acknowledged.
Remembering those who have gone before us is significant and important, it makes us think about our lives, their purposes and the journeys that we take, and ultimately the destination for us all.
All are welcome to come for a tasty three course meal, good company and fellowship
No charge, donations welcome
Christmas Lunch is 18th December
in aid of Parish Mission and Ministry
10.30am – 1.30pm
All in the parish and visitors are invited to coffee and lunch (home made soups) and to browse the local group and charity stalls.
No charge! Donations welcome
Yummy cakes, Christmas gifts, cards and much more are on offer as Christmas fast approaches
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A chance to discuss ideas and thoughts about all matter of things theological.
After a short introduction of 5 minutes, the conversation is open.
Meet at The Eliot Arms pub St Germans, 7.30 – 9pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Autumn topics: Stages of life: a theological perspective
November 27th – Middle age
January 22nd – Old age
For any enquiries or suggestions, ring Richard Laugharne (01503-230333). All welcome!
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Fish and Chip Lunches
only £3 each – great value!
Every Friday in November and December until Christmas
Please book your place by ringing the school
on 01503 250565
or email: stnicslunch@stbarnabasmat.com
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on the third Saturday of the month – all welcome!
Next session: 16th November 10.30am-12 noon
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality – it’s fun!
Find out more at https://www.messychurch.org.uk/what-messy-church-and-isnt
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Thursday 21st November 6.30 to 9.00 pm – opening by Lady Bianca Eliot with mince pies and mulled wine
Friday 22nd November 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 23rd November 10.00am to 4.00pm – featuring craft activities for children
A great opportunity to buy those Christmas goodies from a lovely range of craft stalls. This year the RSPB has a stall for all three days!
Please go to the Facebook page link below for latest updates
https://www.facebook.com/St-Germans-Priory-Christmas-Market-704222369978771/
In aid of the Priory Trust.
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9 Lessons and Carols with the East Cornwall Bach Choir
Wednesday 4th December 7.30pm
St Germans Methodist Church – Advent Retreat
‘Have you Heard The Sound Of Angels’
2nd December 10am – 3.30pm Buckfast Abbey – cost £10
Please phone Steve Gerrard on 01503 230403 for more details and to apply for a place.
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Services in our other Benefice Churches
3rd All Saints Day
9.30am Morning Prayer St Mary’s Church, Sheviock
11.15am Morning Prayer (BCP) St James the Great Church, Antony
10th Remembrance Sunday
10.45am Remembrance Sunday Service St Mary’s Church, Sheviock
17th 2nd Sunday before Advent
9.30am Morning Prayer St Mary’s Church, Sheviock
11.15am Morning Prayer (BCP) St James the Great Church, Antony
If you would like to volunteer to help the Project in any way please visit our website at www.stgermanspriory.info and let us know your contact details. Board of Priory Trustees Chair- Richard Laugharne Vice Chair – Fiona Bristow Secretary – Brenda Daw Support Officer – Jo Rimron Ann Demaine Peter Daw Hugh Parker Bob Foulkes.
Phone 01503 230676 (Rev Lynn Parker – main contact)
The parish addresses for email are:
parker30@hotmail.com (main contact)
or alternatively:
admin@stgermansparishes.com
OCTOBER SERVICES
30th October Tuesday
| 10am | Said Eucharist | Tideford |
| 31st October | Thursday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | Hessenford |
NOVEMBER SERVICES
| 3rd | All Saints Sunday | |
| 11am | Parish Eucharist | Downderry |
| 5pm | All Souls Service | Tideford |
| 4th | Monday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | St Germans |
| 5pm | Prayer Service | Downderry |
| 5th | Tuesday | |
| 10am | Eucharist | Tideford |
| 7th | Thursday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | Hessenford |
| 10th | Remembrance Sunday | |
| 9.30am | Morning Prayer | Hessenford |
| 10.45am | Remembrance Service | War Memorial and Tideford |
| 10.45am | Remembrance Service | War Memorial and St Germans Methodist Church |
| 11th | Remembrance Day (Monday) | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | St Germans |
| 10.50am | Remembrance Service | War Memorial, Downderry |
| 10.50am | Remembrance Service | War Memorial, Hessenford |
| 5pm | Prayer Service | Downderry |
| 12th | Tuesday | |
| 10am | Eucharist | Tideford |
| 14th | Thursday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | Hessenford |
| 16th | Saturday | |
| 10.30am | Messy Church | St Germans Methodist Church |
| 17th | 2nd Sunday before Advent | |
| 9.30am | Eucharist | Downderry |
| 11am | Eucharist | St Germans |
| 18th | Monday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | St Germans |
| 5pm | Prayer Service | Downderry |
| 19th | Tuesday | |
| 10am | Eucharist | Tideford |
| 21st | Thursday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | Hessenford |
| 24th | Christ the King | |
| 11am | Joint Benefice Eucharist with Archdeacon Audrey* | Downderry |
| 25th | Monday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | St Germans |
| 5pm | Prayer Service | Downderry |
| 26th | Tuesday | |
| 10am | Eucharist | Tideford |
| 28th | Thursday | |
| 9.30am | Prayer Service | Hessenford |
* Followed by bring and share lunch
There are collecting boxes in all our four churches – please keep the contributions coming in………..
You will have read in the press that the need is greater than ever – so please keep the contributions coming in.
How can you help the Foodbank? Currently (end of October) there are the following shortages:
PLEASE – no baked beans, pasta, pasta sauce, soup, teabags or cereals – the Foodbank has PLENTY of these items.
However, money is a continuing issue, and is becoming a common problem throughout all of Cornwall’s Foodbanks. All are having to react to an increase in demand; and although food is being donated in increasing volumes covering the demand, the costs related to sustaining larger Foodbanks is becoming a challenge. So, a real requirement now is cash.
If you could help through regular donations we would be extremely grateful. Setting up a Standing Order is ideal, but any donation would be wonderful. We can also take donations CAF and Stewardship schemes.
If you can help please contact the Liskeard & Looe Foodbank.
Tel: 07512 011452.
email: liskeard.foodbank@gmail.com
Thank you for your support.
The area of the Diocese of Truro area is that of the county of Cornwall including the Isles of Scilly. It was formed on 15 December 1876 from the Archdeaconry of Cornwall in the Diocese of Exeter. It is therefore one of the younger dioceses.
The diocese is divided into two archdeaconries:
The names of the older deaneries (before 1875) are based on those of the ancient hundreds though the boundaries do not always correspond. The deaneries created in 1875 in the episcopate of Frederick Temple were Bodmin, Stratton, St Austell, and Carnmarth. These remained unchanged until Carnmarth was divided; later still in the 1980s some alterations of boundaries occurred. Chronological Sequence:
Estwevelsire, 1259; Estwyvelschyre, 1291; Estwevelschire, 1366; Easte, 1672; East, 1847, 1980; East Wivelshire, 1997, 2009.
Permanent members of the PCC
The Vicar – Rev Canon Lynn Parker
LayChair – Rosemary Stevenson
Secretary – Evelyn Reed
Treasurer – Fiona Liddicoat
Parish Wardens:
Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
Church Stewards:
Downderry: Andrew Pidgen
Hessenford: Fran Moore
Tideford: Sue Merrick
St Germans: Richard Laugharne
PCC members:
Downderry: Sue Booth, Jenny Daniels Cashiers: Tim Pullin
Hessenford: Yvonne Byles, Dawn Couling. Cashier: Fiona Bristow
St Germans: Sue Merrick, Evelyn Reed. Cashier: Peter Daw
Tideford: Hugh Parker. Cashier: Ron Bradley
Deanery Synod Reps:
Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters. Bill Woods